Posts Tagged Republican Party
Republicans Face an Uphill Battle When it Comes to Challenging Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2018
Corey Stewart, who nearly beat out Ed Gillespie for the Republican gubernatorial nomination last year, leads among GOP Senate hopefuls in a recent poll from Christopher Newport University. However, 66% of party respondents to that poll said they are undecided on who they will vote for in the June primary. (Credit: Richmond Tea Party / Flickr)
Voters are only a few months away from primary elections that will shape the 2018 race. But, Republicans are having a hard time attracting candidates who can raise enough money to take on Senator Tim Kaine. Michael Pope has details.
Will Republicans Unite Behind Ed Gillespie?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2017
Ed Gillespie, right, seen with primary challenger Corey Stewart during a debate earlier this year. Stewart came very close to pulling off an upset against the former Republican National Committee chairman in the Republican gubernatorial primary earlier this month. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The Republican primary for governor revealed deep divisions inside the Virginia GOP. Will those divisions become a liability this fall? Or will Republicans unite behind their ticket? Michael Pope has this perspective from deep inside the party.
Not All GOP Members Deny Climate Change. But They’re Still the Minority
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2017
Congressman Scott Taylor, R-Virginia Beach, says that rising sea levels are having an impact in his district, and he worries what President Trump’s proposed cuts to NOAA may mean for the area. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Some Virginia Republicans are calling attention to sea level rise because it’s impacting their coastal districts. Matt Laslo reports they’re in the minority in their party.
Republican Leaders Want to Limit Welfare in Areas With High Unemployment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on December 21, 2016
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Looking ahead to the General Assembly session next month, Republicans are hoping to crack down on welfare abuse. As Michael Pope reports, one of the items on their agenda is increasing work requirements for people receiving public assistance.
Comstock is First Prominant Virginia Republican to Ask Trump to Step Aside
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2016
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Republicans across Virginia are struggling to figure out how to handle their relationship with Donald Trump in the wake of his hot mic moment on the Access Hollywood bus. So far, only one prominent Republican is calling for the candidate to step down. Michael Pope has more.
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From NPR News- 'Britain's Most Famous Christmas Tree' Criticized For Looking Sparse, Droopy And Sad December 5, 2019Every year, a Norwegian city gives London a Christmas tree in gratitude for British aid during World War II. However, many are not impressed with this year's present.
- Top Judiciary Republican Says White House Should Participate In Impeachment Inquiry December 5, 2019The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee tells NPR the Trump administration should take part in the process, but says Democrats have made cooperation all but impossible.
- In Tense Exchange, Biden Calls Iowa Voter A 'Damn Liar,' Challenges Him To IQ Test December 5, 2019The confrontation comes amid a week in which Biden appeared to be strengthening his standing as the Democratic front-runner. The exchange is not the first time Biden has got toe-to-toe with a voter.
- UAW Names Rory Gamble As President, The First African American To Lead Union December 5, 2019Gamble, 64, will serve the remainder of the term of former head Gary Jones, who has been implicated in a federal embezzlement and bribery scheme at the union and resigned his post last month.
- White House Names Controversial Pick To Head Homelessness Office December 5, 2019Advocates for the homeless worry that Robert Marbut, a consultant who has been hired by many cities, will roll back the successes of arranging housing for the homeless.
- 'Britain's Most Famous Christmas Tree' Criticized For Looking Sparse, Droopy And Sad December 5, 2019
- From BBC News
- General election 2019: Tories promise Brexit and Budget in first 100 days December 5, 2019Boris Johnson's blueprint prompts attacks from Labour, the SNP and Lib Dems.
- General election 2019: Andrew Neil issues interview challenge to Johnson December 5, 2019BBC presenter tells Boris Johnson it is "not too late" for the PM to face questions from him.
- Trump impeachment to go ahead, says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi December 5, 2019"Our democracy is what is at stake," the House Speaker says, as Mr Trump demands "fast" action.
- Measles deaths 'staggering and tragic' December 5, 2019Global estimates suggest 142,000 people - mostly children - died from the disease in 2018
- US meteorite adds to origins mystery December 5, 2019Scientists are getting closer to tracing the sources of meteorites that fall to Earth.
- General election 2019: Tories promise Brexit and Budget in first 100 days December 5, 2019
